"Where The Hell Is Hatfield?"
"I know where the Hell Hatfield Is"
A few decades ago, a bumper sticker asked the question where Hatfield was. A couple years later, locals created a second bumper sticker that had an answer for the question. In reality, the Hatfield area has been a popular summer vacation spot for many decades. Along with the whimsical location question was the ominous population sign above that still stands on the outskirts of the area.
Nowadays, however, the famous sign is a bit outdated as the Hatfield area is now a year-round destination for activities including snowmobiling, ice-fishing, cross-country and downhill skiing, and the list goes on.
Things to do in the hatfield area
The Heart of Hatfield is beautiful Lake Arbutus. However, sports enthusiasts of all sorts enjoy many other activities the area offers year-round. Some come for game hunting, others for nearby casino gaming. Some come for treasure hunting at the Hatfield Flea and Craft Market. Still others come just to relax and enjoy this beautiful area of Wisconsin.
Lake Arbutus
Arbutus Lake is a 774 acre lake located in Jackson, Clark Counties. With a maximum depth of 50 feet, and fed by the Black River, the entire navigatable area offers visitors opportunities for pleasure boating, water-skiing and water-tubing, jet skiing, as well as kayaking and canoeing.
Fishing offers Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye and Catfish, and isn’t limited to Summer as you’ll find many ice-shanties up and down the river in winter!
Clark and Jackson County Trails
There are more than 100 miles through Jackson County and an additional 135 miles through Clark County.
The trails take you through rolling landscapes and over pristine streams with natural beauty truly unique in the Midwest.
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Beaches and Parks
Sometimes just a swim or a relaxing beach blanket and playground for the kids is just the thing. Russell Park and West Arbutus Beaches are within walking distance, and its only a short drive or boat ride to the East Arbutus Beach on the East side of the lake. With pavilions available to reserve, picnics or other group gatherings are very popular.
Levis/Trow Mounds Recreation Area
Levis/Trow Mounds provide more than 24 miles of designated single track off-road bicycle trails and an additional 17 miles of cross-country ski trails. Levis even provides winter biking opportunities for the fat-tire enthusiasts!
If Hiking is more your style, Levis Mound is the single largest trail system devoted to hiking opportunities in Clark County.
Wazee Lake Recreation Area
The lake itself is 146 acres in size but is the clearest and deepest inland lake in Wisconsin, and has become the most popular scuba diving site in the Midwest, attracting more than 1000 divers annually. A non-motorized lake, it is popular with kayakers and canoes alike.
In addition, the area offers 9 miles of hiking trail, 3 miles of surfaced bicycle trail, a large beach, picnic areas, handicap fishing pier, boat launch and several scenic vistas of the surrounding forest land.
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Plenty of Activities for Every Enthusiast
As with any resort area, there’s plenty of options for every visitor.
Outdoor enthusiasts find the area great for fishing or hunting. Treasure seekers come for Flea Market, or maybe a visit to the nearby casino for some gaming fun.
Hatfield Flea Market
Four times a year Hatfield is the home of the very popular Flea Market & Craft Show, one of the more popular and well attended shows of its type in the area.
Hunting & Fishing
Boat or shoreline fishing, ice-fishing in winter, small game and bird hunting, and of course, the popular deer hunting season in the fall whether bow or rifle season.
Ho-Chunk Gaming
Just a short distance down the road, Ho-Chunk Gaming offers casino games, food, and live entertainment.
